Vertex Standard BSC-5000 Instruction Manual

BSC-5000 Instruction Manual
Introduction
The BSC-5000 allows base station operation of the Vertex Standard VX-4000/5500/6000 Mobile Transceivers.
Supplied Items
You should find the following items shipped with the BSC-5000:
AC Fuse 8 A (100V Type) or 6.3 A (200V Type) .............. 1 pc
DC Fuse 30A ................................................................... 2 pcs
2P DC Cable (VX-4000/-5500)* ....................................... 1 pc
4P DC Cable (VX-6000) .................................................... 1 pc
AC Cable ........................................................................... 1 pc
MIC Cable ......................................................................... 1 pc
Speaker Cable* ................................................................. 1 pc
DSUB 25-pin Accessory Cable* ....................................... 1 pc
Mounting Screw .............................................................. 4 pcs
: One end of each of these cables is connected (at the factory)
to the BSC-5000.
If any items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer at
once.
Front Panel Controls & Connectors
 Ž
AC
DC
Œ
ΠMIC jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
 LED Indicators
AC - This LED glows green during AC operation.
DC - This LED glows orange during Backup DC operation.
Ž Clock Display
The time is displayed here, in either 12- or 24-hour format.
Options
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
M
L SET

 Clock Function Key
L - This increments the digit upward.
M - This increments the digit downward.
SET - This sets time.
 Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.

Rear Panel Connectors

Œ
POWER
OFF ON
 Ž
ΠPOWER(O/I) Switch
This is the main power switch of the BSC-5000.
 AC
This receptacle accepts the AC power cord, which should be con-
nected to the AC Main supply or wall outlet. The AC line voltage
must match that for which the BSC-5000 is wired.
Ž Circuit Protection Fuse (Main)
An 8-Amp (6.3-Amp: 200V Type) fuse, for the "Mains" power
source, is installed here.
The BSC-5000 includes a clock with a calendar function. The
clock may be set up for either 12-hour or 24-hour display
format.
To set the clock:
1. Press the [SET] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Press the [L] or [M] key to select the "month" setting.
3. Press the [SET] key, then press the [L] or [M] key to
select the "day" setting.
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‘ 
FUSE 30A
BACKUP
INPUT
DC 10.8 - 13.2V
30A

 Backup Power Source Terminals
The terminal posts accept 10.8 ~ 13.2 V DC for operating the
BSC-5000 from a battery or other DC source. A battery rated for
12 volts, 55 Ah (minimum) is recommended for short-term emer-
gency /backup operation.
 Circuit Protection Fuse (Backup)
Two 30-Amp blade fuses, for the "Backup" power sources, are
installed here.
‘ Antenna
Connect the 50-Ohm coaxial feedline from the antenna through
this port to the transceiver's Antenna jack.

Clock Set

4. Press the [SET] key, then press the [L] or [M] key to
select the "hour" setting.
5. Press the [SET] key, then press the [L] or [M] key to
select the "minute" setting.
6. Press the [SET] key, then press the [L] or [M] key to
select the "12H" or "24H" setting.
7. Press the [SET] key to start the clock from "00" sec-
onds.
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